Surrey is a city in British Columbia within the Metro Vancouver regional district and metropolitan area. It is a suburban city with the 2nd largest population in British Columbia. There are seven neighbourhoods in Surrey; Fleetwood, Whalley, City Centre, Guildford, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey.
Surrey has a population of 517,887. It is the 12th largest city in Canada. Immigration has drastically increased in the area since the 1980s, this has led to an ethnically and linguistically diverse city. Surrey's median household income is more than twice the regional average. Industries in Surrey include high tech, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, education, agriculture and arts.
Surrey is home to nature reserves, art centres, beaches, skate parks, forests, hockey and soccer fields, galleries, museums, recreation centres and bike/hiking trails. There is something for everyone!
Annual festivals include WinterFest, Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair and the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. Every summer Surrey also hosts the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament.
Safeway Surrey Central, Safeway Bakery, and Maxim's are great bakeries near Prime on the Plaza Condos. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Cafe Central and Take Five Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Lotte Giants Market. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Whalley has plenty of options like Freshslice Pizza and Central City Brew Pub Surrey. There is a surprising amount of green space with Civic Plaza nearby Prime on the Plaza Condos. Alive Health care is the pharmacy in Whalley near Prime on the Plaza Condos. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Central City Shopping Centre, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Smart Frames & Accents. She's Fit is a super popular fitness center with locals. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Read-Ability Services is in Whalley. Schools in Whalley include William Of Orange Christian, Kwantlen Park and Old Yale Road. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Kwantlen Polytechnic University is located within it. The closest subway station is Surrey Central Station.